MEDFORD, Ore. — A Southern Oregon institution is helping patients and family’s in need. Asante’s Francis Cheney Family Place is like a motel for people going through medical challenges. It’s open to those in need of somewhere to stay near the Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford. Most people don’t even know it’s there, but … Continue reading »
Cancer Survivors Walking For Support
MEDFORD, Ore. – October is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, urging women to get their annual mammograms and perform self-checks, but for the many local women fighting breast cancer the subject is never far from the mind. Once a week, a wave of pink moves through the Rogue Valley Mall. More than a … Continue reading »
Making A Difference As A Volunteer
MEDFORD, Ore. – Providence Medford Medical Center is once again looking for volunteers for its Hospice/Connections Volunteer Program. It’s a service that can make a big difference for someone facing a life-limiting illness. Leah Rodgers is a Providence Connections client and she is battling breast cancer for a second time. This time it’s spread to … Continue reading »
Nurse Navigators Help After Diagnosis
MEDFORD, Ore. – Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S. It can be a scary diagnosis, but local patients don’t have to go through the journey alone. Patty Crumrine was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and she has been cancer-free since her double mastectomy that same year and … Continue reading »
Halloween Decorative Contact Dangers
MEDFORD, Ore. – Halloween is right around the corner but if you’re not careful, your trip to the costume store could lead to a trip to the doctor. The Food and Drug Administration warns consumers of illegally sold over the counter decorative lenses. The FDA says the cheap lenses, which can be bought without a … Continue reading »
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MEDFORD, Ore. – One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime during their life. The key to surviving the cancer is an early diagnosis, which is why October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness. This month, health professionals are reminding you to do three things: Get an annual mammogram after turning forty, … Continue reading »
Skin Cancer Screening In Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. – Millions of people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year and the uninsured and under-insured are not exempt; that’s why Community Health Center is holding free skin cancer screenings. The screening is looking for uninsured or under-insured patients, who have fair hair and skin, who have a history of tanning bed use … Continue reading »
Free Dental Clinic In Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. – Southern Oregonians without dental insurance, or who are under-insured, will have access to complete dental care this Friday and Saturday in Medford; it’s called “Mission Of Mercy” Free treatment is provided on a first-come, first-served basis and includes cleanings, fillings, extractions and limited treatment for partial dental appliances. There is no advanced … Continue reading »
Providence Switches To Digital Records
MEDFORD, Ore. – All 12 Providence medical clinics in Jackson County are now electronic. That means all patient health records have been moved to an electronic data base. The change to the software, called “Epic”, was more than a year in the making and officials say it will make things much easier for both the … Continue reading »
Study: Football Tackles Impact Brain
MEDFORD, Ore. – A study published Wednesday shows men who play in the NFL are four times as likely to suffer from brain disorders, like Alzheimer’s and ALS. Local doctors say repeated blows to the brain from fast-running tackles are dangerous no matter how long you’ve played football, but it’s most important to give the … Continue reading »
